headstay

head·stay

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hed-stey]
- /ˈhɛdˌsteɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hed-stey]
- /ˈhɛdˌsteɪ/

Definitions of headstay word

noun headstay (on a sailing vessel) a stay leading forward from the head of the foremost mast to the stem head or the end of the bowsprit. 1
noun headstay a rope or wire support from mast to bow on a boat 0

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Parts of speech for Headstay

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headstay popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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